--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: there. Enough is enough. You do not need…" description: "\"“there. Enough is enough. You do not need flour and oil for tomorrow; only for today. You can live only one day at a time. You can take only one bite a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/421/r-t-kendall-13305_enough-is-enough_there-enough-is-enough-you-do-not-need-f_2609167.png" --- # there. Enough is enough. You do not need flour and oil for… ![“there. Enough is enough. You do not need flour and oil for tomorrow; only for today. You can live only one day at a time. You can take only one bite at a time. What more could you cope with anyway? My dad’s favorite verse was, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things…” quote by R. T. Kendall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/421/r-t-kendall-13305_enough-is-enough_there-enough-is-enough-you-do-not-need-f_2609167.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/421/r-t-kendall-13305_enough-is-enough_there-enough-is-enough-you-do-not-need-f_2609167.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/421/r-t-kendall-13305_enough-is-enough_there-enough-is-enough-you-do-not-need-f_2609167.png) > ““there. Enough is enough. You do not need flour and oil for tomorrow; only for today. You can live only one day at a time. You can take only one bite at a time. What more could you cope with anyway? My dad’s favorite verse was, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). The next verse goes on to say, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”” [R. T. Kendall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-t-kendall/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Live in the present, trusting that daily needs will be met and not obsess over future worries. **In simple terms:** Focus on today, trust provision. Key Takeaway Practice daily mindfulness and gratitude. Themes faith trust present living spirituality Mood calm hopeful reflective Type spiritual motivational philosophical When to use this quote - personal budgeting - stress management - spiritual practice - daily planning Key Concepts Christianity stoicism mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance present focus with future preparation? - What daily habit helps you stay grounded? 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